2024 Billing Schedule
Below is the 2024 Billing Schedule. This is also available on the BAC under Invoices.
January – December 8th
February – January 12th
March – February 9th
April – March 8th
May – April 12th
June – May 10th
July – June 14th
August – July 12th
September – August 9th
October – September 13th
November – October 11th
December – November 8th
Invoices are generated on the billing date and should be available to view the following Monday.
Reduction of Retro-Term Time Period
Effective February 1, 2024, MESSA will be reducing the number of days allowed for employers to do a retro termination from 60 to 30 days. All retro terminations must be put into the system within 30 days or they will not be able to be processed.
1095-B Forms for ACA
Tax form 1095-B provides proof that an employee and their family had health insurance during the year.
Beginning with the 2019 tax year, the government no longer requires a 1095-B form to be submitted with individual tax returns. This continues to be the case for the 2023 tax year. Therefore, a 1095-B will be provided only upon request.
If an employee would like a 1095-B for their records, they may submit a request as follows:
- Call MESSA Member Services at 800-336-0013
- Secure message via their MyMESSA account
- Mail a request to MESSA, Attn: Member Services, 1475 Kendale Blvd., P.O. Box 2560, East Lansing, MI 48826
If you, as an employer, need to request a 1095-B on behalf of an employee, call MESSA Group Services at 888-888-4167, ext. 7922.
Note: Employers are still required to provide employees with tax form 1095-C.
SBCs and Plan Highlights are ADA-Compliant
We are happy to announce that all Summary of Benefits and Coverage (SBC) documents, as well as Plan Highlights, are now ADA-Compliant! This means that these documents pass the Americans with Disabilities Act Standards for Accessible Design, and are accessible for those with disabilities.
SBCs and Plan Highlights are available on our Business Administration Center.
Reminder: Vaccines are Covered
MESSA fully covers the flu, COVID-19 and RSV shots when you go to a payable provider.
Who is eligible for these vaccines?
- Flu vaccine: All members and covered dependents.
- COVID-19 vaccine: All members and covered dependents. To find a vaccine provider, visit vaccines.gov or call 2-1-1.
RSV vaccine: The U.S. Food & Drug Administration recommends the RSV vaccine for children from birth to 24 months and adults 60 and older. If you have an underlying health condition, check with your provider for eligibility.
Disability Tax Reports
Fourth quarter 2023 and year-end tax reports will be available on January 15, 2024 on the MESSA business administration center under Reports. Employers are responsible for reporting to the IRS all employees on disability, regardless of employment status. Contact MESSA Disability at 800-247-6951 if you have any questions.
Claim form update for 2024
The following changes will be made to the form for 2024: The maximum taxable wage base for 2024 is $168,600. View the letter here.
Reminder: Deductibles Reset
As the year comes to a close, we wanted to remind you and our members that deductibles will be reset on January 1, 2024.
MESSA Group Services is Closing for the Holidays
MESSA Group Services will be closed for the holidays from the end of the day Thursday, December 21, 2023 through Monday, January 1, 2024. Normal business hours will resume Tuesday, January 2, 2024.
Questions about your MESSA benefits? Call MESSA Group Services at 888-888-4167